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James Alexander — 1930 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1930 United States Federal Census · Erie, Ohio
Our Model Tree links this James Alexander across the 1920 and 1930 US Censuses in Erie, Ohio (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a son (b.~1912), then head of a 12-person household.
Age 18
b. ~1912
Male
Son
Born: North Carolina
Single
1930 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1930 |
| Location | Erie, Ohio |
| Surname | Alexander |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Drug Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Township / Ward | Sandusky City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1912 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
12 people recorded at the same address in the 1930 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to James | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Alexander | Daughter | — | 5 | ~1925 |
| Ada Alexander | Daughter | — | 11 | ~1919 |
| Gladys Alexander | Daughter | — | 3 | ~1927 |
| James Alexander | Head | — | 44 | ~1886 |
| Eunice Alexander | Son | — | 13 | ~1917 |
| Frank Alexander | Son | — | 9 | ~1921 |
| Theodore Alexander | Son | — | 20 | ~1910 |
| Phillis Alexander | Son | — | 16 | ~1914 |
| William Alexander | Son | — | 7 | ~1923 |
| James Alexander | Son | — | 18 | ~1912 |
| James Alexander | Son | — | 2 | ~1928 |
| Rebecca Alexander | Spouse | — | 39 | ~1891 |
Census Appearances
1920
Erie, Ohio
Son, age 8
Erie, Ohio · implied b. ~1912 — 4 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Alexander |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 8 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
1930
Erie, Ohio
Son, age 18
Erie, Ohio · implied b. ~1912 — 12 household members
| Surname | Alexander |
| Given Name | James |
| Relationship to Head | Son |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | Black |
| Age | 18 |
| Marital Status | Single |
| Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Father's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Mother's Birthplace | North Carolina |
| Occupation | Janitor |
| Industry | Drug Store |
| Class of Worker | W |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Birth State | North Carolina |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | north carolina |
Model Tree
An inferred pedigree reconstructed from census links — up to 4 generations within the 1900–1950 window. Closer generations are built from household co-residence; deeper ones are bridged by following a relative to their own childhood census. Confidence compounds and weakens with each generation.
Our Model Tree links James Alexander across 2 US Census years (1920 and 1930) in Erie, Ohio, using XGBoost record linkage.
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Anchor record
James Alexander
Son · 1930 · age 18 · b. ~1912 · Ohio
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Sibling
Ada Alexander
Sibling · 1930 · age 11
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Theodore Alexander
Sibling · 1930 · age 20
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Phillis Alexander
Sibling · 1930 · age 16
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Gladys Alexander
Sibling · 1930 · age 3
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Victoria Alexander
Sibling · 1930 · age 5
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
William Alexander
Sibling · 1930 · age 7
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
James Alexander
Sibling · 1930 · age 2
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Eunice Alexander
Sibling · 1930 · age 13
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Sibling
Frank Alexander
Sibling · 1930 · age 9
Source co-child of head (derived)
● Co-child · derived · ~0.88
Confirmed / household (~0.90+)
Probable / derived (~0.65–0.89)
Candidate (<0.65, unverified)
Original Census Page
1930 US Federal Census — Erie, Ohio
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1930 US Federal Census — Erie, Ohio
Page Contents
50 people indexed on this census page (ia:1930:ohiocensus00reel1790:0987)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Richard Frank | 42 | Head | — | Ohio |
| 52 | Mabel Frank | 40 | Wife | Cleaning | Ohio |
| 53 | Marion Frank | 18 | Daughter | Salesman | Ohio |
| 54 | Dorothy Frank | 16 | Daughter | Office Worker | Ohio |
| 55 | Marjorie Frank | 13 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 56 | John | 40 | Head | Laborer | Italy |
| 57 | Mary Amato | 30 | Wife | — | Italy |
| 58 | Jennie Amato | 10 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 59 | Celestine Amato | 8 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 60 | Joseph Amato | 4 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 61 | Leo Cisler | 23 | Head | Printer | Kentucky |
| 62 | Henry Johnson | 38 | Head | Sandman | Arkansas |
| 63 | Nancy Johnson | 28 | Wife | Porter | Arkansas |
| 64 | Helen Marie Johnson | 13 | Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 65 | Henry Jr. Johnson | 5 | Son | — | Arkansas |
| 66 | Ralph Nelson | 8 | Step Daughter | — | Arkansas |
| 67 | James Alexander | 44 | Head | — | North Carolina |
| 68 | Rebecca Alexander | 39 | Wife | Window Washing | North Carolina |
| 69 | Theodore Alexander | 20 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 70 | James Alexander THIS PERSON | 18 | Son | Janitor | North Carolina |
| 71 | Phillis Alexander | 16 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 72 | Eunice Alexander | 13 | Son | — | North Carolina |
| 73 | Ada Alexander | 11 | Daughter | — | North Carolina |
| 74 | Frank Alexander | 9 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 75 | William Alexander | 7 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 76 | Victoria Alexander | 5 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 77 | Gladys Alexander | 3 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 78 | James Jr. Alexander | 2 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 79 | John H. Mitchell | 30 | Head | Laborer | Ohio |
| 80 | Lena Mitchell | 27 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 81 | Audrey L. Mitchell | 7 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 82 | Betty J. Mitchell | 5 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 83 | James Banks | 52 | Head | Section Hand | Virginia |
| 84 | Lucie Banks | 53 | Wife | Maid | Alabama |
| 85 | Ruby Banks | 25 | Niece | Servant | Alabama |
| 86 | John Ray | 48 | Head | Merchant | Ohio |
| 87 | Helen Ray | 31 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 88 | Ruth Ray | 5 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 89 | Alphonse La Fayette | 60 | Head | Fireman | Michigan |
| 90 | Elizabeth La Fayette | 58 | Wife | — | Germany |
| 91 | Lola Shoub | 20 | Step Daughter | Packer | Ohio |
| 92 | Sue Juriste | 21 | Boarder | Labeler | Indiana |
| 93 | Frank Holzer | 35 | Head | Shipping Clerk | Ohio |
| 94 | Marie Holzer | 35 | Wife | — | Ohio |
| 95 | Joseph Holzer | 15 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 96 | Rose Holzer | 13 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 97 | Margaret Holzer | 11 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 98 | Norman Holzer | 11 | Son | — | Ohio |
| 99 | Mary Holzer | 9 | Daughter | — | Ohio |
| 100 | Frank Jr. Holzer | 7 | Son | — | Ohio |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1930 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)